Healthcare IT & HIPAA Compliance — Houston TX

IT Support for
Healthcare
Practices in
Houston.
Plastic Surgery · Dermatology · MedSpa · Aesthetics

Healthcare practices are the #1 target for cyberattacks. Patient records are worth 10x more than credit card data on the dark web — and a HIPAA breach can cost your practice hundreds of thousands in fines before you account for the reputational damage. We've protected Houston healthcare practices since 2007. We know what's at stake.

#1
Most targeted industry
$10.9M
Avg healthcare breach cost
BAA
Signed with every client
2007
Serving Houston healthcare
HIPAA Security — What We Cover
  • HIPAA Security Risk Analysis
  • Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
  • ePHI encryption at rest & in transit
  • MFA on all accounts accessing patient data
  • Automatic screen lock & session timeout
  • Audit logging — who accessed what, when
  • Email encryption for PHI communications
  • Secure offsite backup of ePHI
  • 24/7 SOC endpoint monitoring
  • Incident response & breach notification plan
  • First-level support: Nextech, PatientNow, ModMed, Weave

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HIPAA Compliant IT
BAA Provided
Nextech · PatientNow · ModMed · Weave
24/7 SOC Monitoring
Email Encryption
Houston Since 2007
Who We Serve

IT FOR EVERY TYPE OF HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PRACTICE

Not all healthcare IT is the same. A plastic surgery practice has different workflows, different software, and different compliance exposures than a dermatology office or a medspa. We serve all of them — and we configure IT specifically for how each practice type operates, not a generic healthcare template.

We've been serving Houston's medical community since 2007 — from single-provider practices to multi-location specialty groups. Our team understands EHR systems, imaging workstations, HIPAA technical safeguards, and the day-to-day IT friction points that slow clinical staff down.

✂️ Plastic Surgery
High-resolution imaging storage, before/after photo management, secure patient communication, and strict access controls on sensitive records.
🔬 Dermatology
Clinical imaging, cloud-based and on-premise EHR support, patient portal security, and multi-provider network management.
💆 MedSpa & Aesthetics
Booking and practice management platforms, staff access controls, payment security, and HIPAA compliance for practices handling medical-grade treatments.
🏥 Healthcare Practices
Multi-specialty and general healthcare offices — EHR support, HIPAA documentation, secure remote access, and proactive IT management for clinical teams.
Healthcare Cyber Risk — The Numbers
#1
Most attacked industry
$10.9M
Avg breach cost (healthcare)
$50K
Max HIPAA fine per violation
60 days
Breach notification window

Healthcare has been the most targeted industry for data breaches for 13 consecutive years. Patient records sell for up to $1,000 each on the dark web — compared to a few dollars for a credit card number. Small practices are specifically targeted because attackers assume they have real data and weak security. The practices that survive an attack are the ones that had proactive protection in place before it happened.

Practice Management & EHR Software We Support

First-level support — your staff calls us, not the vendor hold queue

What We Do

MANAGED IT FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTICES

Everything your practice needs — HIPAA-compliant, proactively managed, and supported by a team that knows healthcare IT.

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HIPAA Compliance & Documentation

We implement and document all HIPAA technical safeguards — access controls, encryption, audit logging, automatic logoff, and breach response procedures. We conduct your Security Risk Analysis and maintain the documentation your compliance audits and cyber insurance underwriters require.

Security Risk AnalysisAudit LoggingBAA
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EHR & Practice Software Support

We provide first-level support for the practice management and EHR platforms your team uses every day — so your staff has one number to call instead of bouncing between vendors. We support the underlying IT infrastructure and troubleshoot software issues directly, and act as the liaison to the software vendor when escalation is needed. Platforms we work with include Nextech, PatientNow, ModMed (gGastro / EMA), Weave, and others used by dermatology, plastic surgery, aesthetics, and multi-specialty practices.

NextechPatientNowModMedWeaveFirst-Level Support
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Healthcare Cybersecurity

24/7 SOC-backed endpoint detection and response, zero trust access controls, MFA on every account, and phishing simulation training for clinical and administrative staff. Built specifically for the threat profile of small healthcare practices — not scaled-down enterprise security that misses the attacks that actually target your size.

EDR + SOCMFAZero Trust
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Email Security & Encryption

Enterprise-grade email filtering blocks phishing, BEC attacks, and malicious attachments before they reach your staff. Automatic outbound email encryption ensures any message containing PHI is encrypted in transit — HIPAA-required for practices communicating with patients via email.

PHI EncryptionAnti-PhishingBEC Protection
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Secure Backup & Disaster Recovery

Encrypted, offsite backup of all ePHI — servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365. Backup is ransomware-resistant so an attack can't encrypt your recovery copies. Tested restore procedures and documented recovery time objectives so you know exactly what happens if something goes wrong.

ePHI BackupRansomware-ResistantDR Planning
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Help Desk & On-Site Support

Responsive help desk for your clinical and administrative staff — people who understand that a frozen workstation at the front desk means backed-up patients and a stressful day for everyone. Remote fixes in minutes. On-site when needed. No offshore call centers, no ticket queue that ignores you for days.

<15min ResponseRemote & On-SiteReal People
HIPAA Technical Safeguards

WHAT HIPAA ACTUALLY REQUIRES FROM YOUR IT SYSTEMS

Most practices know HIPAA requires them to protect patient data. Fewer understand what specific technical controls the Security Rule actually mandates. Here's what we implement and document for every healthcare client.

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Unique User ID & Access Controls
Every staff member has a unique login — no shared accounts. Access to ePHI is restricted to only what each role requires. Terminated employees are removed immediately.
02
Automatic Screen Lock & Session Timeout
Workstations lock automatically after a period of inactivity. Required by HIPAA to prevent unauthorized access when staff step away from patient-facing computers.
03
Encryption at Rest & in Transit
ePHI stored on workstations, servers, and backup media is encrypted. Email containing PHI is encrypted in transit. This is the single biggest compliance gap we find in new healthcare clients.
04
Audit Logs
Activity logs track who accessed ePHI, when, and what they did. Required for breach investigations and HIPAA audits. Logs are retained according to HIPAA's 6-year requirement.
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Security Risk Analysis
A written assessment of threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI — required by HIPAA and the #1 cited deficiency in OCR audits. We conduct and document this for every healthcare client.
Business Associate Agreement & Compliance Coverage
We sign a BAA with every healthcare client — no exceptions
We ensure Microsoft signs a BAA for your M365 tenant
All third-party tools handling ePHI are documented
HIPAA Security Risk Analysis conducted & documented
Written policies: acceptable use, incident response, password
Employee security awareness training — documented annually
Encryption configured on all workstations & devices
Secure backup with tested restore & retention policies
Breach notification procedures documented & ready
Audit log retention compliant with 6-year HIPAA requirement
Cyber insurance documentation support available
From Houston Healthcare Practices

WHAT OUR HEALTHCARE CLIENTS SAY

Real Houston practices. Real results. We've been the IT partner for the Houston medical community since 2007.

Dr. Ingraham
★★★★★

"Jonathan and his group were, and still are, always quick to respond. It's like having an in-house technology department at a fraction of the cost."

Dr. Ingraham
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Advanced Dermatology
Client since 2007
L. Snyder
★★★★★

"When the server in one of the offices crashed there was no one on staff that knew what to do. Scorpion took over all technology matters and became like an in-house IT department at a fraction of the cost."

L. Snyder
CFO — Dermatology Practice
Houston, TX
Client since 2007
Dr. Young Cho
★★★★★

"Their team approach proved to be a superior solution, offering depth of expertise beyond what a single individual could provide. We've experienced significant improvements in our infrastructure's security."

Dr. Young Cho
Plastic Surgeon
Integrated Aesthetics, Houston TX
Client since 2019
Dr. Melissa Chiang
★★★★★

"Initially hesitant about outsourcing our IT, Jonathan quickly alleviated any concerns. It's reassuring to know they're continually implementing innovative solutions to safeguard our business interests."

Dr. Melissa Chiang
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Integrated Aesthetics, Houston TX
Client since 2019
Dr. Ravi
★★★★★

"Scorpion keeps our practice running and our patient data protected. Responsive, knowledgeable, and they actually understand how a medical practice operates."

Dr. Ravi
Plastic Surgeon
Body by Ravi, Houston TX
Client since 2023
Dr. Gopathi
★★★★★

"Having Scorpion managing our IT means I can focus on patient care without worrying about downtime, compliance, or security. They handle everything."

Dr. Gopathi
Board-Certified Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Physician
Rise Med Spa, Houston TX
Dr. Jennifer Deaver
★★★★★

"Scorpion understands the unique IT and compliance demands of a dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice. They're proactive, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success."

Dr. Jennifer Deaver
Triple-Board Certified Dermatologist & Cosmetic Surgeon
The Pearl Dermatology
Dr. Tracy Katz
★★★★★

"The team at Scorpion is always there when we need them. Our practice runs smoother and our staff spends less time dealing with IT issues since we made the switch."

Dr. Tracy Katz
Board-Certified Dermatologist
The Pearl Dermatology
Why Scorpion Technology

THE IT PARTNER HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PRACTICES TRUST

  • 01
    Serving Houston Healthcare Since 2007
    We've been the IT partner for Houston's medical community for nearly two decades. From single-provider dermatology practices to multi-location aesthetics groups — we know how healthcare practices operate, what their IT pain points are, and what HIPAA actually requires in practice.
  • 02
    Plain English — No Geek Speak
    You deserve answers in plain English. We won't talk down to you, confuse you with jargon, or make you feel like you need a computer science degree to understand your own IT. We explain what's happening, why it matters, and what we're doing about it — clearly.
  • 03
    100% Satisfaction Guarantee
    If you're not happy with our work, we'll do whatever it takes to make it right to your standards — at no charge. If we can't make it right, the service is free. No small print, no loopholes.
  • 04
    Like Having an In-House IT Department
    We watch over your entire network 24/7, handle the compliance documentation, support your staff, and show up at your capital budget meetings when technology decisions are being made. Everything an in-house IT director would do — at a fraction of the cost.
By the Numbers — Houston Healthcare IT
18+
Years serving Houston healthcare
24/7
SOC monitoring on every endpoint
<15m
Avg first response time
100%
Satisfaction guarantee
FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM HEALTHCARE PRACTICES

Straight answers — no jargon, no sales pitch.

What does HIPAA require from a healthcare practice's IT systems?
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HIPAA's Security Rule requires covered entities to implement technical safeguards protecting ePHI. This includes access controls (unique user IDs, automatic logoff), audit logging, encryption of ePHI in transit and at rest, malware protection, and a written Security Risk Analysis. We configure, document, and maintain all of these controls for Houston healthcare practices.
Do you support EHR and practice management software?
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Yes — we provide first-level support for the practice management and EHR platforms your team relies on. That means your staff calls us first, not the software vendor's hold queue. We troubleshoot issues directly and escalate to the vendor when needed. Platforms we actively work with include Nextech, PatientNow, ModMed (EMA / gGastro), and Weave, along with other systems used by dermatology, plastic surgery, aesthetics, and multi-specialty practices. We also support the underlying infrastructure — workstations, servers, networking, and remote access — that these platforms run on.
What happens to our practice if we have a data breach?
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A healthcare data breach triggers HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule — you must notify affected patients, HHS, and in some cases local media within 60 days. Penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, up to $1.9 million per category per year. Beyond fines, breaches damage patient trust permanently. Proactive security significantly reduces breach risk and ensures you have the documentation to demonstrate good-faith compliance if an incident occurs.
Can you help us pass a HIPAA audit?
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Yes. We document all technical safeguards we've implemented — access controls, encryption, audit logging, backup procedures, and incident response. We also assist with the written Security Risk Analysis that HIPAA requires. Our documentation is designed to demonstrate compliance to auditors, cyber insurance underwriters, and business associates requiring BAA documentation.
Do you sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
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Yes. As an IT provider handling systems that process or store ePHI, we are a Business Associate under HIPAA and we sign a BAA with every healthcare client. We also ensure your other technology vendors — including Microsoft for Microsoft 365 — have BAAs in place.
Get Protected

YOUR PATIENTS TRUST YOU WITH THEIR DATA. TRUST US TO PROTECT IT.

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IT Support for Healthcare Practices — Houston TX

Scorpion Technology provides HIPAA-compliant managed IT support for healthcare practices throughout Houston TX — including plastic surgery practices, dermatology offices, medspas, and aesthetics centers. We've been serving Houston's medical community since 2007, with deep experience in healthcare IT compliance, EHR support, and the specific security requirements of small medical practices.

Our healthcare IT services cover the full stack: HIPAA Security Risk Analysis and compliance documentation, first-level support for Nextech, PatientNow, ModMed (EMA / gGastro), and Weave, 24/7 SOC-backed endpoint security, email security with PHI encryption, ransomware-resistant backup of ePHI, and responsive help desk for clinical and administrative staff. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every healthcare client and ensure all technology vendors in your environment have appropriate BAAs in place.

We serve healthcare practices across Greater Houston — Spring, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, and Memorial — with both remote and on-site support available. Whether you're a single-provider practice or a growing multi-location specialty group, our managed IT plans scale to fit your needs.

Practice Types: Plastic Surgery · Dermatology · MedSpa · Aesthetics · Multi-specialty practices

Service Areas: Houston TX · Spring TX · The Woodlands TX · Katy TX · Sugar Land TX · Cypress TX · Memorial Houston TX · Greater Houston Metro